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    Well Versed: Animated Music Videos About Civics For Kids

    Animated music videos about how kids can make this country rock! Well Versed hits all the right notes as it explores civic topics for the youngest generation. Explore the series of 12 videos for elementary students (ages 6-11) and preschoolers (ages 2-5).

    Support student learning with discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet in each video's viewing guide.

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    Functions of Government (Ages 6-11)

    /*-->*//*-->*/What is the government? It’s a pretty big idea for kids to wrap their heads around. Teach kids the basics with this music video in which Jade and Max work through what the government does, how it’s supposed to function, and what role kids can play.Check out the resources below the video for discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet.Go to Full Playlist
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    Rules and Laws (Ages 6-11)

    /*-->*//*-->*/Talking to kids about rules might seem like a drag, but Carla can help your students see why rules are really important. Use this music video to teach kids about law basics by diving into the history and purpose of laws in the U.S.Check out the resources below the video for discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet.Go to Full Playlist
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    Our Rights (Ages 6-11)

    /*-->*//*-->*/Rights are a big deal! National documents are changed to include them. Court systems are created to protect them. Jade and Ava teach kids what a right is and how it protects citizens in this music video.Check out the resources below the video for discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet.Go to Full Playlist
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    The Branches of Government (Ages 6-11)

    /*-->*//*-->*/It takes three branches to share the work of the U.S. government, each with its own important job. Teach students about the branches of government with this music video in which Carla explains their roles to Max, using the players, referees, and coaches to illustrate the checks and balances.Check out the resources below the video for discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet.Go to Full Playlist
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    It's All Local (Ages 6-11)

    /*-->*//*-->*/Communities come in all shapes and sizes, and they often need unique responses to address their residents’ needs. Kids will learn what local government is and how it functions as Max and Jade plan a birthday party for Carla in this music video.Check out the resources below the video for discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet.Go to Full Playlist
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    A Part of Something (Ages 6-11)

    /*-->*//*-->*/Our democracy and our communities won’t work without us, the people! Jade teaches kids citizenship duties and how they can get involved—including voting, staying informed, and functioning within the law—in this music video.Check out the resources below the video for discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet.Go to Full Playlist
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    Our Voices (Ages 6-11)

    /*-->*//*-->*/Casting a vote may seem like a lifetime away for young people, but having your voice heard isn’t reserved for elections that happen after you turn 18. Teach kids what voting is and what happens if you fail to vote using this music video about a class election.Check out the resources below the video for discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet.Go to Full Playlist
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    Differences, Disagreements, and Democracy (Ages 6-11)

    /*-->*//*-->*/Differences and disagreements are normal in a democracy. Teach kids about civil discourse and compromise through song! In this music video, Carla and Jade disagree about their school mascot, and Max helps them work it out.Check out the resources below the video for discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet.Go to Full Playlist
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    Rules (Ages 2-5)

    /*-->*//*-->*/We all need to follow the rules, whether we are at school, at home, or walking down the sidewalk. Teach young children about rules and laws with Ava and Johnny, who sing and dance their way through all kinds of rules and why we have them.Check out the resources below the video for discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet.Go to Full Playlist
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    Differences (Ages 2-5)

    /*-->*//*-->*/Noting differences and similarities are ways children make sense of the world around them. In this music video, Johnny explains to Ava and Jade that everyone has different tastes, traditions, and identities that should be celebrated.Check out the resources below the video for discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet.Go to Full Playlist
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    Disagreements (Ages 2-5)

    /*-->*//*-->*/Everyone could use practice keeping their cool in the middle of a disagreement. Teach children how to handle disagreements with this music video in which Ava and Johnny disagree about what game to play next and must learn how to work through it.Check out the resources below the video for discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet.Go to Full Playlist
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    Do Your Part (Ages 2-5)

    /*-->*//*-->*/From classroom to community center, children of all ages can do their part to make a difference. Johnny and Ava explore how to be a good friend and neighbor and how their contributions are valuable, whether big or small in this music video.Check out the resources below the video for discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet.Go to Full Playlist
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